Harvey Senior High School

What Harvey Senior High School does

Harvey Senior High School is an Independent Public School operating under the Western Australian Department of Education, located at 51 South West Highway, Harvey, Western Australia. Established in 1962 at the base of the Harvey Hills, it delivers government-funded secondary education to local students from Year 7 through Year 12, with a stated emphasis on individualized student support enabled by the school's small size. The institution is governed as a state entity, with community oversight provided by a School Board and a P&C Association.

The school's curriculum surface comprises the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) program, Vocational Education and Training (VET) pathways, the HYPE enrichment program, and Aboriginal Islander Education Officer (AIEO) support. Complementary student services include pastoral care, academic monitoring, attendance management, psychological counseling, and health services, with student-services coordination tiered by year group. Ancillary commercial activity is minor: a school canteen operating Monday to Thursday on a cash-only basis under the Healthy Food and Drink in Public Schools policy, and a uniform sales service run through the front office.

As a public institution, Harvey Senior High School does not charge tuition to local students; revenue flows primarily from per-capita state government funding, with the Secondary Assistance Scheme available to concession holders. Enrollment is handled through a formal application process requiring supporting documentation, and out-of-area applications are accepted alongside designated intake-area placements. Distribution to students includes public school bus services across metropolitan and regional catchments. The school's go-to-market posture is community- and reputation-driven rather than commercially marketed, relying on its website, Facebook and Instagram presence, newsletters, and word-of-mouth within the Harvey community. Notable recent outcomes include student Paulyn Valdepena's 2025 Gold Medal at the WorldSkills National Championships in the VETiS Food and Beverage category.

Name

Harvey Senior High School

Legal name

Harvey Senior High School

Website

https://harveyshs.wa.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Harvey Senior High School is a Western Australian state-government-funded Independent Public School providing secondary education (Years 7-12) to the Harvey community, delivering WACE, VET, and student-support programs under the WA Department of Education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Secondary education services
• Public high school
• Vocational education training
• WACE certification program
• Pastoral care support

Headquarters

HQ city

Harvey

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: As a public school in Western Australia, the school operates primarily on government funding from the Department of Education WA. Additional revenue is generated through ancillary services.
2. Canteen Services: School canteen operates Monday to Thursday, cash-only service providing food to students. Adheres to Healthy Food and Drink in Public Schools policy.
3. Uniform Sales: Uniform items available for purchase from front office during school hours. Orders can be placed via Uniform Order Form.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Harvey Senior High School is a government-funded Independent Public School delivering secondary education (Years 7-12) including the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE), Vocational Education and Training pathways, the HYPE student engagement program, and student support services such as pastoral care and counseling. It also provides ancillary on-site services including a school canteen (cash only, Monday-Thursday) and a front office uniform sales service.

Product overview

Harvey Senior High School is an independent public secondary school offering a comprehensive educational program. The school provides WACE certification, Vocational Education and Training programs, and specialized student programs like HYPE. Supporting services include student services (pastoral care, counseling, health), canteen facilities, and uniform services. The school operates as a single unified educational institution with programs designed for Years 7-12 students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) Senior secondary certification program delivered at Harvey Senior High School that meets Western Australian curriculum requirements for tertiary entrance and vocational pathways, for Years 11-12 students.
• Vocational Education and Training (VET) Vocational training programs providing students with practical skills and qualifications for specific careers, offered as a pathway alongside WACE.
• HYPE Program Specialized student program offered at Harvey Senior High School focused on engagement and enrichment for its students.
• Student Services Holistic support services including pastoral care, academic monitoring, attendance management, psychological counseling, and health services for enrolled students.
• School Canteen On-site food service operating Monday to Thursday, providing meals and snacks to students with adherence to the Healthy Food and Drink in Public Schools policy; cash-only service.
• Uniform Service School uniform sales and ordering service available through the front office during school hours, with orders placed via Uniform Order Form.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Harvey Golf ClubminorOthersDonated putters and balls for the school's mini golf project, providing students and staff recreational activities during recess and lunch.
• Korbyn HartminorOthersDonated a mini golf mat for the school's mini golf project, contributing to student and staff recreational facilities.
• School Canteen AssociationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHSHS is a member of the School Canteen Association and adheres to the Healthy Food and Drink in Public Schools policy and procedures.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Collie Senior High School: A small regional public secondary school in Collie, Western Australia, serving Years 7-12. Closely comparable in size, regional location, and small-school student-focused model.
• Australind Senior High School: A nearby public secondary school in the South West region of Western Australia serving Years 7-12 under the WA Department of Education. Directly comparable as a regional public high school with similar catchment characteristics and government funding model.
• Bunbury Senior High School: A larger public secondary school in nearby Bunbury, Western Australia, offering WACE and VET pathways under the same state education system. Comparable in curriculum offering and public school operating model, though larger in scale.
• Margaret River Senior High School: A public secondary school in Margaret River in the South West region of Western Australia. Comparable as a regional public Years 7-12 school with similar community-focused and government-funded operating model.
• John Tonkin College: A public Years 7-12 college in the Peel region of Western Australia. Comparable as a regional public secondary school with a student-focused approach and vocational pathway offerings under the WA Department of Education.
• Kelmscott Senior High School: A public secondary school in Kelmscott, Western Australia, operating under the WA Department of Education with similar WACE and VET program offerings. Comparable in governance structure and educational mission.
• Eaton Community College: A public secondary school in Eaton, Western Australia, also operating under the WA Department of Education framework. Comparable in mission, regional setting, public funding structure, and student demographic.

Emerging players

• WA College of Agriculture, Harvey: A specialist public agricultural college in Harvey, Western Australia, focused on agricultural and trades education. Comparable in geographic location and VET pathway focus, but operates as a specialist residential college under the same state system.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• Instagraminstagram.com/explore/locations/440446206/australia/harvey-western-australia/harvey-senior-high-school/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/harvey-senior-high-school

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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